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terminal-monitor

Open a named tmux or iTerm2 pane to monitor real-time subagent or team output.

3|2|Updated Mar 23, 2026
Search Tags:#real-time#tmux#terminal#team#iterm2#monitor
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/wesleyegberto/software-engineering-skills --skill terminal-monitor
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: terminal-monitor
Source: https://github.com/wesleyegberto/software-engineering-skills/tree/main/plugins/programming-skills/skills/terminal-monitor
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/wesleyegberto/software-engineering-skills --skill terminal-monitor

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This utility opens a dedicated terminal pane (tmux or iTerm2) to follow a subagent or team member's output in real time, providing immediate visibility into ongoing activity and status.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Open and name a dedicated pane for live monitoring during agent or team sessions.
  • Detect terminal type once per session and reuse it to maintain continuous monitoring across calls.
  • Supports both subagent mode (tailing a specific output file) and team mode (watching team activity).

Quick Start

Open a named pane for monitoring before launching any agent or team member.

Frequently Asked Questions about terminal-monitor

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I monitor real-time terminal output from a subagent in tmux or iTerm2?▼

To monitor real-time terminal output, this Skill opens a dedicated, named pane in tmux or iTerm2 to follow a subagent or team member's activity live during development or debugging sessions.

Can I open a named terminal pane to watch team activity during a session?▼

Yes, you can open a named terminal pane to watch team activity. The Skill supports team mode to provide live visibility into ongoing activity and status across your team.

Do I need to manually configure the terminal type for each monitoring pane?▼

No, you do not need to configure the terminal type each time. The Skill detects whether you are using tmux or iTerm2 once per session and reuses that setting for continuous monitoring.

What is the best way to follow a specific output file during agent debugging?▼

The best way to follow an output file during debugging is using subagent mode, which opens a dedicated pane to tail the specific output file and stream its real-time updates.

How do I start live monitoring before launching an agent or team member?▼

To start live monitoring, you open and name a dedicated pane for the session before launching any agent or team member, allowing you to immediately capture and follow their output.

What parameters are used to configure terminal panes for live output monitoring?▼

Configuring terminal panes for live output monitoring uses parameters like mode, label, pane-name, and output targets to direct the real-time stream from subagents or team members.

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